Affogato al Caffe
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 3 ounces very strong espresso
- 6 egg yolks
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 cups strong decaffeinated coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- In a 3-quart saucepan bring the milk to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Remove from heat and add the espresso.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the yolks until pale yellow.
- Gradually add the sugar and beat until light yellow ribbons form when the beaters are lifted.
- Stir in half of the hot milk, then stir in the remaining milk.
- Cook over low heat without boiling until the mixture coats the back of a spoon thickly and sets slightly, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla and chill for 1/2 hour.
- Whip 1 1/2 cups of the cream to stiff peaks and fold into the custard mixture.
- Transfer to an ice cream machine and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.
- (The semifreddo can be made up to 2 weeks in advance).
- Whip the remaining 1/2 cup cream to soft peaks.
- Place 1 scoop of semifreddo in each of eight tall glasses.
- Pour 1 cup of cooled coffee over each scoop, dollop with whipped cream, and dust with cocoa.
milk, espresso, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, heavy cream, coffee, cocoa
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/affogato-al-caffe-107543 (may not work)